Engagement Project Officer, ROYAL SOCIETY

Engagement Project Officer – Royal Society

The Engagement Team within the Grants Section is responsible for training, mentoring and networking events for funded Research Fellows. The team works with internal and external stakeholders to deliver career development opportunities for award holders. We are looking for an Engagement Project Officer to join the team.

• Deliver aspects of the Royal Society’s career development and engagement programme for award holders based in the UK.
• Support the extension of SUSTAIN, a year‑long leadership programme for women researchers and contribute to new engagement activities in collaboration with partner organisations.
• Work within specific timescales, budgets and required quality, maximizing success and supporting the needs of award holders.

Required:

experience in project management, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery. Effective communication skills in English. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Full‑time, 35 hours per week. Located at Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG
, plus hybrid remote working.

Salary £37,105 (Pay Band

C). Permanent contract.

7 January 2026

Reports to:

Senior Engagement Manager. Line manages: N/A.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.